Research on operating systems, comparing and contrasting these as well as writing up a proposal for the procurement of this operating system for a situation/business
Assessment Instructions
Task 1 Your first task for this assignment is to research and find 2 different desktop operating systems. The information required for this assignment will be available from the websites of each platform you select.
Task 1: 2 Platform Research Report 250 words maximum.
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12pt font single spaced.
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Become familiar with the 2 selected platforms.
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Review and list features and benefits of each, for comparison purposes – a table might be best to display this information.
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Identify which industry they may be suited to, based on what you find.
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Report what you find so that a manager can understand what you mean.
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Make a recommendation of which platform you would choose to install.
Task 2 In your second task you will expand on the reason you chose the platform that you did. You must present a proposal with a good argument as to why the platform was chosen and recommended. You also need to add a section on how you will purchase the licenses for the recommended software. You might use an existing situation, a previous one, or make one up. If you include a paragraph at the beginning explaining the business this will help support the recommendation you make. The idea behind the second task is to detail in simple terms why management would approve and sign off on your choice. Ensure you include an acceptance signoff for your proposal. Ensure correct referencing is used.
Task 2 – Process for Procurement Proposal 600 words maximum.
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12pt font single spaced.
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Create a proposal.
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Purchasing plan and approval process.
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List reasons for your selection.
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Report your findings to management in a clear manner.
